Rising obesity rates reflected in nursing homes; care challenges remain unmet, experts say
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 17, 2021
This newer bariatric population can present equipment needs and care challenges for staff that some nursing home operators are not yet prepared meet, industry observers and researchers say.
Vetting COVID-19 vaccine in bariatric population is essential, investigator says
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 17, 2020
Judging from the performance of other vaccines, some experts are concerned that a COVID-19 inoculation will be less effective in people with obesity than for those with a lower body mass.
Can weighted vests replace strength training for bariatric residents?
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
Wearing a weighted vest may help older adults prevent bone loss when participating in an obesity weight-loss program.
Extreme calorie restriction tied to bone loss in older bariatric women
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 02, 2019
Obese postmenopausal women may be at risk of bone loss during meal replacement diets with severe calorie restriction, a new study has found.
Pre-breakfast exercise lowers metabolic risk for bariatric adults
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 22, 2019
Exercising before breakfast improves the body’s response to insulin, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, say researchers.
Psychiatric medications don’t deter weight loss in bariatric individuals, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2019
Antidepressants and antipsychotics can cause weight gain. But they didn’t deter weight loss in a large-scale, physician-led program.
Hormone injection gives bariatric residents non-surgical alternative
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 06, 2019
A hormone treatment has been shown to lower obese individuals’ glucose levels and weight, and may prove a viable alternative to bariatric surgery.
New tool helps to confront dangerous breathing disorder in bariatric patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 04, 2019
An under-recognized breathing disorder can crop up in bariatric patients — especially those with sleep apnea. New guidelines can help manage care.
Exercise may help normalize brain functions for heavy residents
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 10, 2019
An eight-week exercise intervention boosted cognitive abilities and mood in a group of overweight and obese sedentary adults.
Exercise plus resistance training can reverse frailty in elderly bariatric patients
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 03, 2019
Older bariatric patients risk becoming frail when they attempt weight loss. But a program of aerobic exercise plus resistance training may preserve muscle mass.